Nicole Cyscon
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Innovative Middle School Computer Applications Teacher with multiple endorsements, committed to creating an enhanced, engaging learning environment for students In both in person and remote settings. Experienced in working with administrators and colleagues to develop a strong, technology-rich Computer Applications curriculum. Passionate about Educational Technology after recently earning a Masters Degree in Educational Technology Leadership. Accomplished in preparing students for the future through the use of new technologies. Eager to contribute to school and student success. Former Organized and efficient Executive Assistant with five years of experience supporting top-tier executives in finance, sales and accounting. Demonstrates skills in managing complex functions that require stellar multi-tasking abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Computer Applications Teacher
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Blue Island, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Instructed more than 400 middle school students per year, through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Taught Educational Technology subject matter to over 400 students per year on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of bilingual, 504 and IEP students requiring extra support.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Diversified teaching techniques and technology-based learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Implemented new technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of Computer Applications through interdisciplinary approaches.
Executive Assistant/Marketing
RJ O'Brien
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted the President of the Introducing Broker Division with day-to-day administrative tasks including scheduling and facilitating meetings, filtering emails, developing reports, creation and delivery of marketing materials and expense reports. Developed lists, made purchases and executed delivery of Christmas gifts for the entire client database. Coordinated sales trips by booking flights, creating itineraries and rectifying all expenses.
- Coordinated and facilitated the Annual IB Weekend serving as a liaison between clients, the out-of-state hotel coordinator and the IB Marketing Administration. Task included, but was not limited to booking hotel rooms and transportation, creating itineraries, scheduling meetings, facilitating and the setting up presentations, entertainment, breakfasts, lunches and dinners for all those attending.
- Organized and executed an international business trip with our executive team and our top earning Introducing Broker. Tasks included working with an international hotel coordinator, scheduling day-to-day activities, planning menus, booking flights, creating itineraries and the scheduling and facilitating of weekly meetings pertaining to the trip.
- Collaborated with the executive assistant to the CEO, in coordinating the annual Misericordia charity golf event. Tasks included soliciting items for the silent auction, organizing and setting up the items for the auction, maintaining the list of attendees and assisting with the event wherever needed
Introducing Broker Executive Support Officer
PFG Best
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Assisted the VP of Business Development with reports, presentations, and day-to-day administrative activity revolving around the sales and support needs of more than 1,000 introducing brokers worldwide affiliated with this non-clearing futures commission merchant (brokerage) firm that was among the largest in the U.S.
- Helped write, and obtained approvals on/submitted commission deals for a variety of registered sales force people including guaranteed introducing brokers, foreign introducing brokers, and independent introducing brokers.
- Orchestrated and ran the monthly commission meeting for resolving and rectifying any disputes (accounting, operational or personnel) about accuracy and timeliness.
- Helped orchestrate social media presence for this division of the company (Business Development) and created tagged web links along with routine posts and Twitter feeds.
- Operated and maintained an “approval track” process management system. Participated in automating monthly statements, learning new technologies for more efficient data management and customer care.
- Coordinated an annual sales meeting (PFGBEST IB WEEKEND) for 3 consecutive years, providing all of the reports, presentations, managing the guest list, hotel accommodations (and all other reservations) and hosted the guests and speakers from all over the world.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL2020
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English
Trinity Christian College
2015
Associate of Arts - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
2012
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- PBIS Committee Member
- PTO Treasurer
- Microsoft Office
- Records Management Databases
- Executive Schedule Management
- Budgeting and Expense Reports
Certification
- ELA Endorsement (2015)
- Social Students Endorsement (2019)
- Technology Specialist Endorsement (2020)
Timeline
Middle School Computer Applications Teacher
Veterans Memorial Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Executive Assistant/Marketing
RJ O'Brien
06.2012 - 06.2013
Introducing Broker Executive Support Officer
PFG Best
04.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Technology Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English
Trinity Christian College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
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